Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Character » Firmness of
And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
But these are the ones sown on good soil: They hear the word and receive it and bear fruit, one thirty times as much, one sixty, and one a hundred."
I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!
A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out -- he will be blessed in what he does.
Doctrine » Christ's » FALSE
Be careful not to allow anyone to captivate you through an empty, deceitful philosophy that is according to human traditions and the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
For a fool speaks disgraceful things; his mind plans out sinful deeds. He commits godless deeds and says misleading things about the Lord; he gives the hungry nothing to satisfy their appetite and gives the thirsty nothing to drink.
Then they understood that he had not told them to be on guard against the yeast in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Doctrine » Not being attracted to strange doctrines
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings, nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God's redemptive plan that operates by faith.
false Doctrines » Unprofitable and vain
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.
Established » Security of the saints » They are firmly established
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
Early the next morning they marched out to the Desert of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said: "Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the Lord your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win."
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.
Grace » Saints » Should be established in
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
Grace » The heart being established with grace
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
Heart » The heart being established with grace
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
Instability » Warnings against
Why do you constantly go about changing your political allegiances? You will get no help from Egypt just as you got no help from Assyria.
What am I going to do with you, O Ephraim? What am I going to do with you, O Judah? For your faithfulness is as fleeting as the morning mist; it disappears as quickly as dawn's dew!
So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes.
Verse Concepts
CraftinessAdulthoodFalse TeachingsFalse Teachers, Characteristics OfFalse Doctrines, Christian Attitude OfEdification, Goal Ofdoubt, results ofDoubt, Dealing WithFalse Doctrine, Dangers OfChildishnessChildhoodCharmChaosBabies, Figurative UseHeresiesInstabilityMaturity, SpiritualDeception Through False TeachersSeafaringShrewdnessStabilityTrap
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,
But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind.
Security » Of the saints » They are firmly established
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
Early the next morning they marched out to the Desert of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said: "Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the Lord your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win."
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.
Stability » Of character
And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
But these are the ones sown on good soil: They hear the word and receive it and bear fruit, one thirty times as much, one sixty, and one a hundred."
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!
A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
The evildoer must continue to do evil, and the one who is morally filthy must continue to be filthy. The one who is righteous must continue to act righteously, and the one who is holy must continue to be holy."
For if someone merely listens to the message and does not live it out, he is like someone who gazes at his own face in a mirror. For he gazes at himself and then goes out and immediately forgets what sort of person he was. But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out -- he will be blessed in what he does.
But the person who endures to the end will be saved.
Vanity » Mere external religion is
For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
FALSE » Confidence » Doctrine
Be careful not to allow anyone to captivate you through an empty, deceitful philosophy that is according to human traditions and the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
For a fool speaks disgraceful things; his mind plans out sinful deeds. He commits godless deeds and says misleading things about the Lord; he gives the hungry nothing to satisfy their appetite and gives the thirsty nothing to drink.
Then they understood that he had not told them to be on guard against the yeast in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.